Raised in a home ruled by fear and silence, I thought I could avoid the same fate—until my first boyfriend became dangerously controlling. It was the strength and support I found at Interval House that gave me the power to escape, heal, and help others do the same.

After surviving violence at home and being turned away by shelters that couldn’t understand her language, my mom found refuge at Interval House—and so did I. Decades later, we both work here, helping other Asian women break the silence and reclaim their lives.

Forced into an abusive marriage at 21, I endured years of silence—until one night, everything changed. With the help of Interval House, I found safety, healing, and a new purpose: empowering other immigrant women to break free from abuse and reclaim their strength.

After surviving a childhood of violence in Indonesia and escaping an abusive home in the U.S., I found safety and healing at Interval House as a pregnant teen. Today, I’m a counselor, a proud wife and mother, and living proof that love—and a second chance—can break the cycle of abuse.

Fleeing abuse and fearing deportation, I arrived at Interval House with my daughters and no hope—only fear. Today, I’m the Legal Director, using my voice to help other immigrant women find safety, justice, and the same life-changing support that once saved me.